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The Globetrotting Communities Embracing Black Joy Through International Travel

Patricka Hogue’s friends were already calling her “the nomad.” While she had visited dozens of countries (at the latest count, at least 60), by 2012 she yearned for a community of Black fellow travelers she could share her traveling experiences

A Boycott Campaign Fuels Tension Between Black Shoppers and Black-Owned Brands – Evoking the Long Struggle For ‘Consumer Citizenship’

Some Black consumers may be breaking up with Target this February. It all started late last month, when the retailer announced that it was ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The move drew widespread rebuke from social justice organizers, including New Birth

DMV Links Presents Red Dress 2025: “Live Long, Heart Strong”

The DMV Links Chapters is presenting its 17th annual Red Dress event, a transformative virtual initiative dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their heart health. Guided by this year’s theme of “Live Long, Heart Strong,” the event will be hosted

Black Federal Employees Targeted in Public Blacklist as Trump and Musk Continue Assault on Diversity

A right-wing nonprofit backing Donald Trump has published the names and photos of more than 50 federal employees, many of them Black, in a move that civil rights advocates warn could endanger lives and deepen systemic discrimination in government agencies.

Maternal Mortality Remains Alarmingly High for Black Women Despite Overall Decline

Black women in the United States continued to face the highest maternal mortality rates, dying at a rate more than three times higher than white women, according to a newly released report from the National Center for Health Statistics. The report,

Trump Plans to Own the Gaza Strip

The reaction is swift to the new redevelopment plan by President Donald Trump to level the Gaza Strip as the United States is expected to take it over and occupy the land. Jamal Bryant, Sr. Pastor of New Birth Missionary

Kultida Woods, Mother of Tiger Woods, Dies at Age 80

In her only son’s words, Kultida Woods never got “enough credit.” She’s the reason he wore red on Sundays, a choice she spurred on in his early playing days that went on to define an entire era of golf. He

The Future of Black College Graduates in Post-DEI America

By Peter Grear, AI assisted (Wilmington, NC) The rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the United States is poised to have a profound and lasting impact on Black college graduates. As anti-DEI sentiment spreads, corporations, universities, and

Going Home to Burkina Faso

African Diaspora Development Institute is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Going Home to Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore is calling his children home When: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00AM EDT (US and Canada) Register in advance for this

Trump’s Trade War Hits Black America Hardest as Tariffs Drive Up Costs

President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China—has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliatory measures from trade partners and raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers.

Federal Threats Against Local Officials Who Don’t Cooperate With Immigration Orders Could Be Ruled Against Similar Plans Unconstitutional − Justice Antonin Scalia

President Donald Trump has begun to radically change how the U.S. government handles immigration, from challenging long-held legal concepts about who gets citizenship to using the military to transport migrants back to their countries of origin. Trump’s administration is doing more than reshaping the

Trump’s EEOC Firings Mark Dangerous Turn for Civil Rights and Workplace Protections

As if Black America and other minorities needed a reminder that the United States is under a dictatorship, the country is barreling toward one of the darkest periods in its 248-year history. President Donald Trump fired two of the three

How Young Children Learn by Going Outside

Spending time outdoors every day is a rich and important part of Head Start’s chosen research-based curriculum for infants and toddlers. From the very beginning, young children satisfy their curiosity by exploring with their senses. Being outside “presents a new

Trump’s Opening Tariff Salvo Will Hurt US Consumers − Following Through On Canada, Mexico Threats Will Increase the Price Pain

If U.S. voters reelected Donald Trump hoping for relief from higher prices, his recent threats to impose tariffs on America’s three largest trade partners might make them think again. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10%

The Global Fight for Black Economic Liberation: A Call to Action

By Peter Grear, AI assisted The fight for Black economic liberation is not just an American issue—it is a global battle against oppression, corporate exploitation, and systemic racism. As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs face relentless attacks

Colleges’ Career Success Stats Don’t Tell the Whole Story About How Their Graduates Are Doing After They Get Their Degree

When high school students and their families investigate which college is the best fit, they will inevitably be inundated with various facts and figures. Brochures and websites might highlight the school’s dining halls or student-led clubs and activities. But one

Rare Portraits Reveal the Humanity of the Slaves Who Revolted On the Amistad

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba. Kidnapped and trafficked from modern-day Sierra Leone to

Black America, The Time Is Now: No More Warnings, No More Illusions

America has reached a precipice. There is no more waiting, no more wondering, no more giving the benefit of the doubt. The war against Black America is no longer theoretical. It is real. It is happening now. And those who

Toyota Launches ‘You Can’t Stop My Drive,’ A New Campaign Focused on Acknowledging and Celebrating Black Men through the Power of Mobility

Toyota has proudly lifted the wraps on its newest national brand campaign, “You Can’t Stop My Drive,” which celebrates the shared optimism for a progressive future, focused on Black men. Toyota’s 2025 campaign aims to reinforce its emotional connection with

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Announces the 2025 USBC Power 50 Women of Influence Class

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is proud to unveil the 2025 Power 50 Women of Influence Class, a distinguished group of visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are driving impactful change across industries and communities. This year’s highly anticipated

Rev. Al Sharpton, N.J. Leaders Rally at Costco to Support Its DEI Efforts

The Rev Al Sharpton, the fiery, high-profile political and civil rights activist, led a highly- anticipated demonstration to support Costco Wholesale in Union on Saturday following the company’s decision to continue Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. During

Racism and the Presidency: An American Tradition Some Say Has Continued with the Assault on Diversity and Inclusion

The history of the American presidency is steeped in racism, from the days of George Washington’s enslavement of Black people to Woodrow Wilson’s segregation of the federal workforce to Richard Nixon’s ‘Southern Strategy’—a thinly veiled appeal to white resentment. According

Deadly Midair Collision Near Reagan National Sparks Questions and Blame

A midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night has left no apparent survivors. Officials have recovered 28 bodies so far, 27 from the plane and one

Merit Vs DEI

“He [President Trump] is sanctioning…employment discrimination,” says Marc Morial the President and CEO of the National Urban League. Morial said he has talked to McDonald’s executives who recently dropped their DEI efforts as well as Walmart and he stepped off

“The Threat That Unregulated AI Poses to Civil Rights and National Security”

“The threat that unregulated AI poses to Civil rights and National Security“ is a top priority of the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights according to its President and Executive Director, Damon Hewitt. The rights organization has been working to reach

Democrats Silent as Trump’s Authoritarian Grip Tightens, Leaving Supporters Outraged

Except for outspoken lawmakers Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Democrats have remained frustratingly silent as Donald Trump solidifies his grip on power. Despite his administration’s policies, a government funding freeze, and his allies pushing the racist

HBCUs In Jeopardy of Losing Funding for Black Cultural Studies

“This is only the beginning of a long fight,” according to Democratic North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams. She is addressing the Executive Order to pause federal loans and grants. There is an overwhelming concern in the Historically Black College and

The Second Civil Rights Movement: Black Communities Mobilize Against DEI Attacks and Global Economic Exploitation

By Peter Grear, AE assisted (Wilmington, N.C.) – A growing movement is taking shape as activists, scholars, and students rally against the systematic dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the United States. But what many see as

Federal Grants Freeze Exposes Disproportionate Impact on Red States, Showing Trump’s Willingness to Sacrifice His Own Supporters

The White House’s decision to pause federal grants and loans has sent shockwaves across Washington, D.C., and beyond, exposing vulnerabilities in Republican-leaning states that heavily depend on federal funding. In a memo issued Monday, acting Office of Management and Budget

New American Heart Association Report Reveals Alarming Inequities in Heart Health by Race and Gender

The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update uncovers glaring racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health, illustrating the profound toll heart disease takes on marginalized populations. According to the report, non-Hispanic Black adults experience an age-adjusted mortality rate

Harvard Under Fire for Slashing Slavery Initiative Staff as Black History Faces Nationwide Attacks

Harvard University abruptly terminated staff contributing to the research component of its Slavery Remembrance Program on January 23, leaving employees without notice and sparking outrage about the institution’s commitment to its $100 million Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Initiative.

An Early Childhood Educator’s Journey Inspires Others

Darrell Brown, Director of Teaching Learning & Quality Practice at It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAVA) in Chicago, was recently selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a scholarship from the Council for Professional Recognition to attend the Early Educators Leadership Conference

Getting Mail to Your Door is Just One Part of What the Postmaster General Does

The postmaster general is responsible for getting billions of pieces of mail across the globe, managing hundreds of thousands of employees and caring for some of the country’s most vulnerable Americans. The agency is currently run by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy,

Clear Channel Outdoor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Activate National Mentoring Month Campaign Featuring Prominent Women Leaders

Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO), one of the world’s largest out of home (OOH) media providers, and Big Brothers Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, today announced the activation of a national digital out of

Black Creativity Returns at Griffin MSI with Biggest Program Yet

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s long-running Black Creativity program celebrates the history of Black innovation while championing opportunities for today’s youth to explore STE(A)M in service of a more equitable future rooted in community, creativity and discovery. Now in

LA Gets Rain, but Also Risk of Flooding and Debris Flows From Wildfire Burn Scars – a Geologist Explains the Threat

While firefighters work to extinguish the Los Angeles-area wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are also worried about what could come next. Light rain began falling on Jan. 25, 2025, helping firefighters who have been battling fires for nearly three weeks, but

Trump’s First Week Back in Office Marked by Racist Actions, Rollback of Worker Protections

For members of the African American community, women, Latinos, LGBTQ, and even some marginalized white men, the buyer’s remorse has been swift and the sense of betrayal gut-wrenching. President Donald Trump wasted no time in using his first week back

Epic Medical NMB Revolutionizes Spinal Health with Cutting-Edge Chiropractic Care

Epic Medical, a state of the art chiropractic center, is proud to announce its opening in North Miami Beach, Florida. Offering patients access to the latest advancements in spinal health and wellness, Epic Medical NMB is committed to providing top-notch care

As Attacks Against DEI Heighten, Costco and Apple Prove Inclusion Remains Good Business

Under President Donald Trump’s Project 2025, the administration has launched an unprecedented effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs. Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.

AFRICANANCESTRY.COM Highlights African Influences Across Diaspora With New Birthright Journeys to Brazil and Columbia

African Ancestry, Inc. (AfricanAncestry.com) today announces the availability of two new birthright journeys to Brazil and Colombia as part of its immersive African Ancestry Family Reunion (AAFR) tours. Having taken hundreds of its customers to West Africa since 2019, the

King Family Seeks Review of Files on MLK Assassination, Bernice King Addresses Public Disrespect

The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has expressed its hope to review records related to his assassination before they are made public. King’s family’s statement came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to declassify records surrounding

A Perfect Storm: How DEI Attacks, Corporate Exploitation, and Activist Networks are Reshaping the Fight for Global Economic Equity

By Peter Grear, AI assisted The recent wave of attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives by conservative forces in the United States has amplified tensions in an already polarized global discourse. Multinational corporations like Walmart, once touted for

Trump’s Broken Promises Pile Up as Day-One Pledges Falter

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has already been marked by a long list of broken promises, many of which were either unfeasible or outright illegal. From his campaign trail to his first days back in the White House, Trump

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, Trailblazing Army Nurse and Air Force Veteran, Dies at 104

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s, has died at the age of 104. She passed away earlier this month at a nursing home in New

Trump Administration’s Blackout on Federal Health Agencies Reason for Public Health Alarm

The new White House under President Donald Trump has intensified its implementation of Project 2025, a sweeping initiative that has already raised concerns across numerous sectors. Trump’s latest policy is a “blackout” order for federal health agencies. The order prohibits

On MLK Day, Wise Words About Education

As we mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we recall what he said about education: “The richest nation on Earth has never allocated enough resources to build sufficient schools, to compensate adequately its teachers, and to surround them with

New Research Shows African Americans Face Sharply Higher Dementia Risks

A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance of developing dementia, a figure more than double that reported in previous research. The significant increase in estimated risk means that roughly 514,000 Americans

Dr. Arikana’s Bold Pick: The Controversial Book Shaping Pan-African Thought

By Peter Grear, AI assisted Black communities worldwide are trapped in a legacy of systemic exploitation perpetuated by global powers, multinational corporations, and entrenched inequality. John Perkins’ seminal work, Confessions of an Economic Hitman, lays bare the covert operations

Outrage Builds Over Trump’s Order Ending DEI in Federal Agencies and Contracts

President Donald J. Trump’s first-day executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across federal agencies and contractors has drawn widespread condemnation. Critics say the move systematically undermines civil rights, economic equity, and decades of progress toward inclusion

Reconnecting to Our Roots: The Burkina Faso Citizenship Initiative

By Peter Grear, AI assisted As 2025 begins, an incredible opportunity awaits you—one that invites you to reclaim your heritage and deepen your connection to the African continent. Through the Burkina Faso Citizenship Initiative, led by ADDI (the African Diaspora

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